The university said it will not rely solely on test scores when deciding on admissions and will comprehensively review each applicant.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University is once again requiring first-year undergraduate applicants to complete an ACT or SAT.
During the height of the coronavirus pandemic five years ago, Ohio State was one of several colleges and universities across the nation to make testing optional.
“Our goal is to find and admit students who will succeed at Ohio State, and test scores provide valuable insight into academic success at our university,” said Executive Vice President and Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda. “As part of our holistic review that takes into account multiple factors, we believe that test scores are an important data point in helping to ensure the success of our students.”
The university said it will not rely solely on test scores when deciding on admissions and will comprehensively review each applicant.
Testing will be required for all programs and degree types for first-year undergraduate applicants to Ohio State’s Columbus campus starting in the 2026 admissions cycle. Regional campuses and Ohio State ATI do not consider test scores for admission.
Additionally, Ohio State will use superscoring for first-year admissions. The university will use a student’s highest section scores from multiple test attempts so that their best scores will be considered.
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